Executive Director, Strategic Communications, EL2
4 weeks ago
Executive Director, Strategic Communications, EL2 (EA2025/169) – ACCC. Join to apply for the Executive Director, Strategic Communications, EL2 (EA2025/169) role at ACCC.
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- Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
- Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
- Do you want to work collaboratively with AER senior executives to promote the AER's professional image to government, the public, business, consumers and the media?
- Overseeing and integrating the Strategic Communication team's diverse and professional skills to anticipate and deliver consistent, quality internal and external communications, engagement support and services that align with the AER's strategic framework and priorities.
- Ensuring the Strategic Communication team's work is coordinated, prioritised, resourced, aligned and performed to the appropriate standard.
- Overseeing the AER website and intranet, including ensuring content is accurate, current and accessible, and usership continues to increase.
- Leading the development and delivery of organisation wide communication, public information management and stakeholder engagement strategies; policies and plans to strengthen ongoing consultation; reporting and evaluation to support the AER Strategic Plan.
- Knowledge of Australian energy markets; the role, purpose and objectives of the AER and the complex political and stakeholder environment within which the AER operates.
- Substantial knowledge and demonstrated senior leadership experience across all strategic communications and engagement activities, preferably within a government and/or regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field(s) or a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
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To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How To ApplyYou will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 500 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: $143,411 - $168,064 (plus 15.4% superannuation).
The successful candidate will be appointed as an ongoing EL2 and may attract an additional allowance via an IFA depending on the skills and experience of the candidate. Please note that all IFAs are reviewed annually in accordance with the IFA policy and are not ongoing.
Contact Officer: Mary Campbell, mary.campbell@aer.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST) Sunday, 21 September 2025
Job details- Seniority level: Executive
- Employment type: Other
- Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Industries: Government Administration
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